The BMW HP4 Race motorcycle specifications include a 999 cc (60.96 cu in) engine, power of 215 hp (156.9 kW) @ 13,900 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 171.4 kg (377.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW HP4 Race compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 163% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 99th percentile across BMW models.
About 10% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 64th percentile across BMW models.
About 24% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 12th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 75th percentile across BMW models.
About 9% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 45th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
215 hp — more powerful than about 99% of BMW models with power data.
999 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of BMW models.
171.4 kg — heavier than about 12% of BMW models, or lighter than about 88%.
831 mm — taller than about 75% of BMW models.
17.5 L — larger than about 45% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
777
877
11% below average.
1,193
1,199
Close to average.
1,438
1,497
4% below average.
831
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/60-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.254 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 1254.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 215.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.61:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc (60.96 cu in) |
| Power | 215 hp (156.9 kW) @ 13,900 rpm |
| Torque | 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 80.0 x 49.7 mm (3.1 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic racing injection, variable intake pipe length, four selectable modes |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Carbon monocoque RTM frame with steering head angle and swinging-arm pivot adjustment, load- bearing engine. |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | O and #776;hlins FGR 300 WSBK fork, adjustable rebound and compression-stage damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium WSBK swinging arm, O and #776;hlins TTX 36 GP central spring strut, adjustable rebound and compression-stage damping, adjustable spring preload, top spring strut pivot point adjustable (0/3 mm), adjustable spring strut deflection (tension strut |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.5° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 200/60-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Carbon wheels including press-fitted wheel spacer bushes for easy wheel fitting. Pirelli Diabolo Superbike Slick SC2 tyres. |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 171.4 kg (377.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 146 kg (321.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 831 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 777 mm (30.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,193 mm (47.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,438 mm (56.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.50 L (4.62 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 300.0 km/h (186.4 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 1.4726 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V/5 Ah, Li ion maintenance-free battery |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Dynamic Traction Control. Limited edition of 750 units. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.